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DisneyAnne · 05-29-2003

Hey Mr. Mermaid...
Congrats on your upcoming trip... I would love to take a quick trip by myself...just think...no one to say "But I wanted to go here" or "I wanted to eat over there"...just make sure you post a trip report...:D

The breakfast at Cinderella's castle has to be held with a deposit that is applied to your meal...I want to say $10 or so. I am sure you would be the envy of most men on this board to have the ladies all to yourself:love:

I :heart :heart :heart Ohana's breakfast at the Poly. I would rather be served than do the buffet but that is a personal preference. It is always a plus to book your PS for a time earlier than the park opens because you get in the park early and once you eat, you can meander through the park until the gates officially open... I have also heard that the CMs meet you at the gates to personally escort you to the meal and have been known to drop all sorts of hints and tips regarding exhibits and shows on the way to the eatery. Restaurantsaurus has a great reputation as does Cape May.

As for other meals, book your lunch late - the PSs run until 3ish and you get to pay for a lunch rather than a dinner. You also get the run of the place and characters all to yourself. Book your dinner at the absolute latest possible time...most of the time, it allows you to eat and exit the park alone... a wonderful time to dream and absorb all of the magic without people screaming for this or that or strollers running you over.

I would think that dining by yourself would get you in the door quicker as well. Most people don't understand that PSs get you on the list, but you still have to wait for a table to be empty. It is much easier to find a table for 1 or 2 than 5.

If it were me...I would book the meals and worry about the photos later. Once you get to the meal, I am sure an adult at a neighboring table would be happy to help with the camera if the CM got too busy, but I will say... a good server knows how to increase his/her tip...Plus, I have never had anyone (CM or guest) turn down a request to snap a shot of my family together. I always offer to take one of their family in exchange.

Man, have a blast! I hope some of this info will help :)

05-29-2003	#5 (permalink)
DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,148	Hey Mr. Mermaid... Congrats on your upcoming trip... I would love to take a quick trip by myself...just think...no one to say "But I wanted to go here" or "I wanted to eat over there"...just make sure you post a trip report...:D The breakfast at Cinderella's castle has to be held with a deposit that is applied to your meal...I want to say $10 or so. I am sure you would be the envy of most men on this board to have the ladies all to yourself:love: I :heart :heart :heart Ohana's breakfast at the Poly. I would rather be served than do the buffet but that is a personal preference. It is always a plus to book your PS for a time earlier than the park opens because you get in the park early and once you eat, you can meander through the park until the gates officially open... I have also heard that the CMs meet you at the gates to personally escort you to the meal and have been known to drop all sorts of hints and tips regarding exhibits and shows on the way to the eatery. Restaurantsaurus has a great reputation as does Cape May. As for other meals, book your lunch late - the PSs run until 3ish and you get to pay for a lunch rather than a dinner. You also get the run of the place and characters all to yourself. Book your dinner at the absolute latest possible time...most of the time, it allows you to eat and exit the park alone... a wonderful time to dream and absorb all of the magic without people screaming for this or that or strollers running you over. I would think that dining by yourself would get you in the door quicker as well. Most people don't understand that PSs get you on the list, but you still have to wait for a table to be empty. It is much easier to find a table for 1 or 2 than 5. If it were me...I would book the meals and worry about the photos later. Once you get to the meal, I am sure an adult at a neighboring table would be happy to help with the camera if the CM got too busy, but I will say... a good server knows how to increase his/her tip...Plus, I have never had anyone (CM or guest) turn down a request to snap a shot of my family together. I always offer to take one of their family in exchange. Man, have a blast! I hope some of this info will help :)